Rochester Bridge in Rochester, Medway was for centuries the lowest fixed crossing of the River Medway in South East England. There have been several generations of bridge at this spot, and the current "bridge" is in fact four separate bridges: the Old Bridge and New Bridge carrying the A2 road, Railway Bridge carrying the railway and the Service Bridge carrying service pipes and cables. The bridge links the towns of Strood and Rochester in Medway. All except the railway bridge are owned and maintained by the Rochester Bridge Trust.
Rochester Bridge from the south east
Two lion statues guard each end of the Old Bridge
The 1970 Rochester Bridge forms the east-bound lanes of the A2 across the River Medway
A Chatham Main Line train approaches the (second) bridge
Rochester is a town in the unitary authority of Medway, in Kent, England. It is at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway, about 30 miles (50 km) from London. The town forms a conurbation with neighbouring towns Chatham, Rainham, Strood and Gillingham. Rochester was a city until losing its status as one in 1998 following the forming of Medway and failing to protect its status as a city. There have been ongoing campaigns to reinstate the city status for Rochester. In 2011 it had a population of 62,982.
Rochester Cathedral viewed from the west at Castle Gardens
Eastgate House, Rochester, Kent
Rochester Castle from across the Medway (engraving, G.F. Sargent c. 1836)
The Guildhall, Rochester
